Alexander Kasyanov
founder of the center, opera singer, guest soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia
"You know what strikes me most about art? Its ability to reach everyone. I've seen music change people — in concert halls and in hospital wards, on the Bolshoi stage and in a small gathering of friends. That's why, when I envisioned this center, I wasn't thinking about buildings or programs. I was thinking about people. Those searching for themselves. Those carrying something important inside and longing to express it, to be heard. Those in need of support. Those who simply want to live beautifully and meaningfully. This center is for them."Learn more about the center